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As a rule of thumb, light-colored tile tends to make small spaces—like bathrooms—look bigger. If that’s your goal, consider installing white, gray, or cream tile and pair it with grout in a similar shade. The combination of the light colors and seamless lines between the tiles and grout will help open up the room so it feels larger.

Since contractors are often busy during spring, as they get requests for larger remodeling projects that require nicer weather, winter is the best time to remodel a bathroom. Finding an available contractor at this time of year is easier, as long as it’s after the holidays, and redoing a bathroom doesn’t require warm weather.

It’s possible to convert a bathroom into a wet room, but it often requires extensive renovations. You’d likely need to remove the floors to install drainage and a new floor over that, remove drywall outside the shower area, and replace it with cement backer board covered in a waterproofing material. You’d also need to remove the existing shower, waterproof the walls, and install fixtures to create a more open, curbless shower space.

While a bathroom vanity doesn't need to be flush with the side wall, it’s best to install it that way where possible. Achieving a flush fit can enhance aesthetics and create a cohesive look, plus it will help conceal and safeguard your plumbing. However, exceptions can be made based on design preferences and available space. Be sure that there’s sufficient clearance for drawers and cabinet doors to open comfortably. Additionally, consider factors like plumbing and room layout when deciding on the vanity's positioning relative to the side wall.